weather trends
Nanaimo-area exiting one of the warmest winters on record
NANAIMO - This winter was one of the warmest on record in the region, keeping pace with weather experts' predictions we'll see some of the hottest years on record between now and 2030. With a mean temperature of 4.9 degrees Celcius, the months of December, January, and February were about 0.7 degrees above normal, maki...
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'Balances the needs of people, nature and progress:' new housing pitched for Parksville property
PARKSVILLE - Longtime owners of an expansive and largely forested south-end property are returning with a new vision of housing.Waterfront Properties Corp. are looking for Council and public support for the rezoning of 1465 Greig Rd., a roughly 145 acre property, to eventually allow for just over 400 residential housin...
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damaging blast
Man sentenced for Port Alberni homemade bomb explosion
PORT ALBERNI - Known to the offender for several years, an employee at Port Alberni's overdose prevention site (OPS) temporarily lost vision in their eye after a man ignited a homemade bomb outside. John Mathew Thomsen of Port Alberni was recently sentenced to five years in jail for the late-night March 22, 2024, incid...
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Nanaimo-area exiting one of the warmest winters on record
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Nanaimo, Parksville and Area
Threepeat
VIU Mariners win PACWEST women's volleyball crown
ABBOTSFORD - For the third year in a row the VIU Mariners women's volleyball team are provincial champions. They took out top seeded Capilano University in a five-set match on Saturday, Feb. 28. Coach Shane Hyde said the group was fully confident despite not being the favourite going into the tournament. "I think ...
Mar 02, 2026
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no fall back
Sunday 'spring forward' will be B.C.'s final time change
VICTORIA - B.C. is planning to adopt daylight savings time year-round, effective Sunday. After decades of campaigning against the twice-annual adjustment of the clocks, Premier David Eby announced Monday, March 2 the yearly 'spring forward' which will take place on Sunday, March 8 will be the final adjustment of the cl...
Mar 02, 2026
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alleged theft
Warrant issued for Nanaimo woman out on probation for store robbery
NANAIMO - A woman well known to police, as well as the courts over recent months, is wanted by local Mounties.Tamara Leigh Prince, 42, is facing a charge of theft under $5,000 in connection to a December 2025 robbery of around $3,500 worth of merchandise from a north Nanaimo store.Prince is no stranger to officers, as ...
Mar 02, 2026
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hopeful outlook
Direct Nanaimo to Toronto flights not renewed, YCD optimistic for future
NANAIMO - Sporadically offered seasonally since 2018, much-anticipated direct flights linking Nanaimo and Toronto won't return this year. Air Canada confirms it won't supply the route for a second consecutive year, which Nanaimo Airport president and chief executive officer Dave Devana conceded is disappointing, but no...
Mar 02, 2026
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coldest night of the year
'It deserves the support:' Nanaimo & Oceanside walks raise vital funding
NANAIMO - Hundreds came out in force Saturday night to raise vital funds for an area non-profit. The annual Coldest Night of the Year walks in Nanaimo and Oceanside on Saturday, Feb. 28, aimed to raise over $250,000, towards the Island Crisis Care Society. Hundreds gathered at John Barsby Secondary in Nanaimo, as well ...
Mar 01, 2026
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next chapter
Outgoing RDN leader reflects on tenure as retirement nears
NANAIMO - After being hired in 2021 to lead the Regional District of Nanaimo, chief administrative officer said it felt like the right time to move onto the next phase of his life. That time, however, isn't projected until early next year, allowing the RDN ample time to coordinate a smooth transition. "Offering as...
Mar 01, 2026
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British Columbia
Suspect in Vancouver Starbucks stabbing in 2023 testifies at his murder trial
VANCOUVER - A man accused of murder in a fatal stabbing at a Vancouver Starbucks has been called to testify at his trial after his defense lawyer argued he was suffering mental illness on the day of the killing. Inderdeep Singh Gosal, 34, pleaded not g...
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How sticky-fingered thieves use hot glue to find break-in targets in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver are warning apartment residents of thieves using strands of hot glue to select which units they will break into. Vancouver police say that 10 apartment units in five separate buildings in the city and nearby Burnaby repo...
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B.C. expands firefighters' compensation coverage by adding eight cancers to list
VICTORIA - British Columbia has expanded its compensation coverage for firefighters in the province by adding eight cancers to the list of eligible illnesses. The province says the additions to the list of diseases "presumed to be linked to the work do...
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B.C. announces mandatory crane-related licensing after string of fatal accidents
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it will make crane-related licensing and permitting mandatory in a bid to increase safety after a string of deadly accidents over the last five years. The announcement comes after a WorkSafeBC report last...
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Ending seasonal time change could help business, but not enough for universal support
TORONTO - There are potential economic benefits to ending seasonal time changes, but not enough for British Columbia's move to have drawn complete support from the business community. The province's move to make daylight-saving time permanent, without...
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Warm winter temperatures returning to B.C. as daily records fall in five communities
CRANBROOK - Warmer than usual weather has returned to British Columbia after a brief cold spell last month, with five communities set to break daily high temperature records this week. Environment Canada says Pemberton, about 150 kilometres north of Va...
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Threepeat
VIU Mariners win PACWEST women's volleyball crown
ABBOTSFORD - For the third year in a row the VIU Mariners women's volleyball team are provincial champions. They took out top seeded Capilano University in a five-set match on Saturday, Feb. 28. Coach Shane Hyde said the group was fully confident despite not being the favourite going into the tournament. "I think ...
Mar 02, 2026
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next chapter
Outgoing RDN leader reflects on tenure as retirement nears
NANAIMO - After being hired in 2021 to lead the Regional District of Nanaimo, chief administrative officer said it felt like the right time to move onto the next phase of his life. That time, however, isn't projected until early next year, allowing the RDN ample time to coordinate a smooth transition. "Offering as...
Mar 01, 2026
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Performance Spikes
Mariners volleyball teams seeded second entering PACWEST provincials
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners volleyball teams are hoping to hit their peak at PACWEST provincials and earn their way to the CCAA nationals. It's a been a consistent year for the women and year of strong growth for the men's side with both squads finishing second in the regular season. The women finished 16-4 and drew Cam...
Feb 27, 2026
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Road Loss
Clippers squander strong start in Powell River
POWELL RIVER - For the first time since mid December the Clippers have lost back to back games in regulation timeNanaimo went down 7-4 in Powell River a night after suffering a 3-1 loss at home to the Victoria Grizzlies.The game started when Harrison Boldt scored just six seconds in and Patrick Fortune doubled the lead...
Mar 01, 2026
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Dried Up
Clippers offence goes cold in loss to Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers streak of ten straight games with a point came to an end against the Victoria Grizzlies.Nanaimo's run of 8-0-2 was stopped thanks to a 3-1 Grizzlies road win at Frank Crane Arena,The opening minute set a tone for the game with Patrick Fortune taking a high stick and then Jack Kohlmann sprinting d...
Feb 28, 2026
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Back Home
Hutchison succeeding in the crease for hometown Clippers
NANAIMO - Matthew Hutchison has had a junior hockey homecoming with the Clippers. The 19-year-old joined the club in January after the last two seasons in the WHL with Vancouver, Moose Jaw and Regina. Back in 2021, Hutchison started his career with games with Cowichan Valley in the BCHL and the Giants in the WHL. He al...
Feb 26, 2026
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Canada
Suspect in Vancouver Starbucks stabbing in 2023 testifies at his murder trial
VANCOUVER - A man accused of murder in a fatal stabbing at a Vancouver Starbucks has been called to testify at his trial after his defense lawyer argued he was suffering mental illness on the day of the killing. Inderdeep Singh Gosal, 34, pleaded not g...
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How sticky-fingered thieves use hot glue to find break-in targets in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver are warning apartment residents of thieves using strands of hot glue to select which units they will break into. Vancouver police say that 10 apartment units in five separate buildings in the city and nearby Burnaby repo...
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Witnesses called at civil trial for Quebec cardinal suing accuser for defamation
MONTREAL - Cardinal Marc Ouellet is back in Quebec Superior Court as he tries to clear his name in the wake of an allegation of sexual misconduct. Lawyers for Ouellet called several witnesses today in his defamation suit against a woman who named him ...
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Pierre Poilievre set to give speech in London during first official trip overseas
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to speak at a think tank in London, England, today. He is on his first official trip abroad as Opposition leader with stops planned in both the U.K. and Germany. In London today he will deliver the M...
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Rising foreign investment in Canada doesn't tell the whole story, economists say
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the flow of foreign direct investment into the economy came close to a two-decade high last year, while economists caution the volume of capital entering Canada isn't the only metric that matters. Agency data released la...
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Quebec hotels reporting lacklustre bookings for March break week
MONTRÉAL - Hotels across Quebec are reporting a relatively quiet March break week. A survey by the province's main hotel association shows there are fewer overall bookings this week compared with last year's March break, with most primary and secondary...
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World
Macron orders France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ordered France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied assets during the ongoing war in the Middle East. Macron s...
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Georgia school shooting suspect's father convicted of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter
WINDER, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a high school was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter Tuesday. Colin Gray also was found guilty of all ot...
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Iranian drones hit the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while hundreds are reported dead in Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Do...
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Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter Gear: MEC Nanaimo Is Open
If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...
Dec 14, 2025
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guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind.Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a huge...
Jul 23, 2025
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Vancouver Island Economic Alliance - Celebrate Island Good in June
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance brought Island Good to life in 2018. Since then, Island Good has become the leader in helping Island residents find locally grown, made and produced products. Now, more than ever, that consumer sentiment to support local is growing. Let Island Good help you find the way to island ...
May 27, 2025
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